Senior Golden Sneakers
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Anne, if I remember right you mix veggies or something with Jilly's chicken don't you? As far as the internet:Cooked chicken and rice is safe for your dog to eat. However, rice and chicken alone is an entirely unbalanced diet lacking in so many things. Your pet is prone to an increased number of medical problems. They suggest including beans fresh or canned with no added salt.
As I said I am not sure I believe too much chicken is bad but maybe because Daisy has a sensitive stomach. As long as she okay is all that matters to me.
I did laugh at your fox although not sure Jackie will think that is funny. lol
Sandy0 -
Good evening from me, an overtired sneaker after spending the day outside because yeah, sunshine! We had the longest walk on the moors where George ran, bounced and skipped and even Betty raced about with ears flapping! Before coming home I stopped off at friends to give them a pack of prescription drugs I’d bought online for them because they’re not on the internet. Sandy it was Rimadyl for their dog Ollie who has arthritis in his hips which as you say has side effect risks including stomach ulcers. Ollie has one 50mg tablet a day and I know from searching for them to buy they come in different smaller sizes so maybe Daisy could still take one in a lower dosage. As for chicken, food standards are important and Mr Fox would have enjoyed organic meat from my girls whereas I understand American chicken is washed in bleach so not so good. 😉
More rain and wind tomorrow so I could get back to stripping wallpaper but this evening the fire is lit and Betty insists on sitting on me to chew her piece of antler so that’s my excuse for doing nothing.
Stay warm and off the ice everyone. Colder here next week apparently but dry so I look forward to that.
Jackie
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Speaking of dogs eating chicken......lol
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Interesting discussion today! First off!! We still have some snow around, not much but it is cold out. It isn’t melting as I would have hoped. Cloudy and it looks like rain again. That means it will be treacherous out. But errands are in the plans today.
Dog food is not something we know about. Katie eats people food. She is a full fledged family member so she eats like one. The American Kennel Club has a web site with suggested ingredients for home made dog food. There are also various YouTube sites with advice. My go to internet vet is Dr. Jones and his site is called “Vets secrets” and he is an holistic vet from Canada. And he is funny and cute! Our son also likes his advice for his two old doggies. We often laugh at what goes on in his household. This bachelor son will cook up a batch of food for his dogs and then he will eat some of it as well...but he puts hot sauce on his portion. We give vitamins to Katie plus packets of powdered doggie probiotics sprinkled on her food every now and then. She also gets a small saucer of cottage cheese in the morning. Not sure how this all helps or hinders her health but she seems okay. The vet here thinks she is tip-top. He has a litter mate to Katie. His dog is better trained and better behaved. Katie is a willful juvenile delinquent. We absolutely adore her!
This is a red sweater and gold earring day,
Patsy☘️0 -
Thanks SANDY and PATSY and JACKIE, who I apologize to for the chicken joke! Jilly gets a vitamin tablet daily as well as her chicken, rice, and veggie meals. Most veggies discarded. Chicken rules in Canada are the same as in Britain, no bleach washing and I buy organic. Remember, no huge expense for me because she is very small. I will try a small amount of beans seeing I am eating a fair amount these days!
I don't know if the diet helps but the Beans coat is glossy, her teeth are sparkly white and she is full of - well beans so I hope I'm doing the right thing.
I found letters from Meghan's brother to her new husband on safari and oh boy, the press are going to have a field day! Ain't saying any more, now or ever again here, but expect fireworks methinks in the future.
Otherwise I was going to say Jill and I are having a peaceful day, until she suddenly leapt off the sofa, barking her head off at some poor peaceful dog passing by. Jilly, SHUT UP!
PS, in my pre vegan days, I would pinch some of Beans chicken as well, and like Damon would jazz it up!
Big pats for all the lovely pets and hugs from me, Anne.
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OOP S , fell asleep waiting for my page to open! Hope my bed is as comforting!
Enjoyed a pleasant salad lunch today in which we learned about the tax our legislature is trying to put on Life Care and Nursing Home places such as ours
!s my computor dying? No, sh was looking for this page and d id what I did, whatever tha was. Now allmy Tabs are messed up . Ineed my sleep!
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A beautiful sunrise as I drove early to the supermarket but uh-oh... red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning and as I paid at the till we all looked up as rain began to hammer on the roof! 😲 George had us up before 7 because something in the garden disturbed him so I let him out to charge down to the chicken run. Torch light next door told me my neighbour was also outside but no sign of Mr Fox so chatting through the hedge we decided it could have been a cat fight. Ha! As I came in and went to shut the door Brady strolled up my garden with his tail fluffed out into an enormous bush!! 🙄
Watching Homes Under the Hammer as I wait to see if the wind dies down a bit because I don't fancy another soaking walking the pooches.
Back later.... happy Thursday.
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Good morning. Minus 6 tomorrow but one degree today with a little snow.
In Calgary it's so cold that even the penguins at the zoo are refusing to waddle outside.
Michael says although he is feeling sleepy a lot, the actual virus seems to have gone and he will be over tomorrow weather permitting. This will make Bean very happy because she loves being in his car, and I have heaps of shopping to do in various stores and especially the card shop and post office.
Happy days are hopefully here again,
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Hello, wind chill advisory here this morning until 9am. The feels like temperature is about -20 F. We have a snow storm coming sometime tomorrow so will need to get to Trader Joe’s today for a few things as I want to make red lentil chili. Looks like very similar wintery weather for the next week or so.
I will probably skip former library ladies this morning. I don’t actually like driving my old car in extreme cold so I guess my activities are in question.
Anne, glad your son is finally on the mend. He has been under the weather far too long.
Jackie,oh my, rain again! Better than ice though. Is that fox living in your neighborhood? Or does it just prowl through your area each day? Very vexing.
Buzz, hello. Taxes on everything! Fie! Our governor wants another increase to our sales tax. I have no idea what her purpose is. But we have a local sales tax now as well. Increases to my annual vehicle registration each year for the next three years because I have a hybrid car and do not purchase enough fuel each year so they want a bigger contribution to the road tax fund. Not to mention property tax increases among others.
I cannot participate in the dog food conversation. Too far in the past for me. There is no one right way perhaps?
Probably should get moving.
Hugs.
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We got pelted with hailstones just now on our walk. It gets colder as the day progresses.
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Oh, meant to say, Jilly!s gobbled up her minced chicken, a little broth, and her mashed carrot, zucchini and a small piece of potato. Potato because I couldn't find yams. Whatever the experts say she enjoyed it and it looked tasty enough for me as well if I'd pinched some.
Hope Daisy's feeling better.
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Happy Thursday!
Meeting Day. Daisy is fine and loves her new dog food with cottage cheese. Jilly's food sounds good to me, my kind of meal. lol
Here is my sob story of the day. Last night at bingo they play an extra game called lightning.
If you get the three numbers needed to get a lightning you get a chance to go to the big board and pick a number from 1-100. I won and looked at the big board and was gong to pick my age of 77 but then changed it to my birthdate of 10. The next person who won (we play 4 games) got up there and picked 77 because her late husband would have turned 77 and she won the $1400. I was so upset with myself I could have cried, but nothing I can do to change the situation. Everyone said to me, next time stay with your first instinct.
Life goes on and I will let it go. Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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Just a thought. Could Daisy's problem be the rice and not the chicken SANDY? Japanese pows had trouble with rice in Japanese prisoner of war camps.
Yes, life goes on, but a shame all the same. 😳 I always trust my instinct these days.
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Anne, she wasn't eating rice with her chicken it was mixed with canned dog food. She also had other meds mixed in for her sensitive tummy. She is off all meds now except for heart worm and flea oil (I think) and loving her new food. I think Lin is right with to each his own and if Babe is happy and Daisy is good then all is well.1
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Good morning all! We have a partly cloudy day with the usual rain this afternoon. It is cold but we are also to get a good frosting this week. This nasty weather front will move fron coast to coast bringing havoc as it moves across the continent. Time to do a lot of things around the house. Outside is...out of the question!
We also get our tax bill and we have to do quarterly estimated taxes. That is a treat no one should have to contend with. Drives us crazy.
Our labradoodle is doing fine (I think) but she is a nut! One day she loves her food, the next she turns up her nose. We just bow to her royal wishes and ajust her diet a tiny bit. Different veggies etc. I think she is trying to keep us oldies guessing and on our toes.
I have often thought how much we need and enjoy a bit of attention from our grown children. It really doesn’t have to be much, a call, a visit, sharing a bit of their life with us. Also friends have the same effect. It is gloriously uplifting.
I could never gamble on a regular basis. I would be in a constant state of dispare. I should have done this or that, I lost money I could have used for better purposes. We have relatives and friends who gamble for entertainment and don’t carry around regret afterward. My dad was like that. He always won when he gambled. I can’t tell you how many times he won smaller lotteries.
Cold weather makes me philosophical as I sip my coffee and nibble on my morning banana.
Take care dear ones. This cold snap could be very uncomfortable.
Patsy☘️
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I’m back! In the end the dogs needed a walk so on went my dried out waterproofs and we set off for a quick stroll round the village. Difficult to walk at times with the wind buffeting me and in no time at all I was soaked through again so not pleasant but at least the pooches stretched their legs. Last night I purchased new waterproof trousers that should be just that, especially for their price so hopefully tomorrow will be my last soaking before cold and dry weather arrives... oh bliss! The poor little hens are so bedraggled I feel for them especially as removing the old greenhouse has taken away some protection from the wind. Mr Fox could be travelling through or more likely lives in the wooded area below the properties here. If it becomes a big problem a few hunters with their dogs sweep through the area but I prefer to do my best to secure the hens.
Interesting comments to read as ever and what really surprised me was Lin having to pay extra taxes on a hybrid car when we are all being encouraged to go green and avoid petrol fuel. We get financial encouragements to always consider the environment. How frustrating for you Lin as I’m sure you own the car because of its green credentials.
I’m with Patsy when it comes to gambling. When lotteries first arrived I regularly bought a ticket and would be so excited to win a tiny amount but of course it didn’t take long for me to do the maths! I used birthday dates for my numbers so when I decided not to partake anymore I struggled not to check as I was convinced they’d come up once I stopped. All too distressing! 😩. Sandy I’m sorry you didn’t win but your friends are right, instincts are best then there’s no chance of what ifs.
When it comes to my dogs’ food I can’t change George’s because anything different hits his delicate tummy and he soon gets very upset about the whole scenario of me having to clean him in the middle of a walk. The poor boy is just plain embarrassed. Betty on the other hand has the most awful wind that knocks anyone out who happens to be in the vicinity including me if I change her kibble. Over the Christmas period I had to buy a different pack because the vet ran out of her special diet food so I’m suffering on a regular basis when she snoozes next to me!! 😳
Going on in the background is our Irish Supervet tv programme and it seems everyone is in tears even when happy... these pets certainly stir our emotions. Oh dear, a cat shot with an air rifle... I need to concentrate.
Stay warm and safe dear friends.
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Just reading about your weather gives me goose-bumps and shivers! I want to apologize for all the errors in my posts; the spelling is horrendous but it's the numb fingers (with pins-and-needles) known as neuropathy that make typing quite difficult, especially as it gets late! And of course the eyesight is not what it used to be. However the good news is I am beginning to feel human again, physically! Wish I understood what makes for the changes though I keep insisting the weather patterns affect me heavily. I will simply be grateful my feet and legs are no longer swollen so the walking has improved and the arthritis is not debilitating now!
What happened to Judy from NZ? I hope we did not scare her away!
Dare I mention Florida is having a heat wave? And lots of pneumonia spreading around.
As for taxes, LIN, I never mind paying my fair share, but I must devise a better system for keeping track of what I owe. I have found several mistakes in bank statements concerning how they categories the year end statement, so I must go over everything again!
Not certain what time my dinner reservations are tonight , but I suspect it's early. Our buildings are almost completely sold out, and the reservations are hard to come by!
I guess you can tell I've run out of things to talk about other than what's starting in Washington, DC. Will it go well for our country? I believe the WH sees it as another "game" to win! And I hope Roberts will be fair and impartial and not pull another Meuller on us! PRAY! Buzz
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Hi ladies and yes Buzz - I'll be here for a while from now on even if I don't post much - not much happening in my life - just still feeling this incredible sadness...visited my dr again yesterday and thought it was to give me the results of my blood test but he said he hadnt even looked at that - just wanted to see how i was doing...again he talked for over half an hour and when i mentioned i've had my allotted 15 mins he said he didnt mind other patients waiting as long as i got what was needed however long it took...such a lovely young man...gave me a hug on the way out...he said he counsels but is not a councilor...he wants to see me again next week....so glad i have someone like him to go to. It does help
Well the weather her is back to winter so not helping my mood at all...maybe when the sun shines again, things will feel a bit better.
We had to have our precious little Holly put to sleep - she was nearly 14 years but had cushings disease which shortened her life considerably...we paid over $5000 for her medications and blood tests but in the end it just wasn't fair on her...Poor little Daisy (our maltese) is lost without her and is moping around too...OMG...what a household...
Tried to put a pic up of her but got to the final stage and then it said it couldn't download...this was from my phone so may have to learn how to do the bb code thingy
Hopefully I won't be so morbid next time I post so take care all you lovely ladies.
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Judy we are so glad to hear from you. You are travelling through an incredibly sad time in your life and Life will never ever be the same again, but although it seems impossible right now one day you will wake up and the sun will shine once more, maybe not so brightly but it will shine again.
Thinking of you,
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Good Friday Morning! I’m not quite certain what happened to the week. First, it was Monday and now it’s Friday. I have done zero of the painting in the house that was planned and now this weekend I will be proofing the final documents that will go to my soon to be X. As for the painting, it looks like my eldest son will be staying with us for a few days next week to help.
On a completely positive note, I’ve been needing a new pair of cute black boots. So, yesterday, I went to my favorite consignment close to my house to see if, just by chance, they would have anything. They did! I found a pair of super nice, black leather boots that were exactly what I wanted for a fraction of their original value. They looked like they had never even been worn! Also bought a beautiful wool coat for only $20 that also looked like it had been hanging in someone’s closet and never used. I love getting exactly what I want without having to pay much!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend,
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Another Friday come round and I seemed to do nothing this week but walk in torrential rain! Today I took the dogs to our local woods and as I drove past the turn that goes up to the moors I looked in that direction to see a beautiful rainbow which should have warned me because as I arrived at the woods the heavens opened to another monsoon. It finally eased up so we walked round keeping to the path then I drove on to a friend who had offered coffee and cake... just one small slice of lemon drizzle that was delicious! George loves this friend so was delighted because we hadn’t met for several months. Betty did a lot of showing off and pushing George off her lap to get the attention! As we chatted a hail shower flew over and by the time I left to come home the temperature had fallen several degrees so we aren’t now much above freezing! My plan was to do some clearing outside but think instead I’ll do some housework then the weekend will be free for more interesting pursuits.
Oh Judy, another loss at such a painful time, I’m so sorry. Life can be so cruel at times but I’m sure dear little Daisy is getting lots of hugs so I hope you can comfort each other. ❤️
Marcella, you were obviously meant to find those purchases which is always satisfying. Now to think of somewhere enjoyable to go in your boots and coat. 😉
Buzz, I’m so pleased you are feeling better and finding moving about easier. Do you think possibly your weight loss is helping too? A heatwave sounds wonderful although I know we in the UK have to enjoy at least one cold snap to kill off the nasty bugs. The impeachment efforts are interesting although I’m guessing there’s not a hope in hell it will proceed much further.
Housework here I come so I’ll wish all sneakers a safe Friday.
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Good morning, most everything here is closed or will be closing by lunchtime due to the incoming storm. It started this morning with just very light snow, flakes you could barely see and it has gradually increased. And so has the wind. Expectations are for around six inches here (although estimates are virtually worthless it seems) but the wind will cause blizzard conditions by tonight and into tomorrow.
Yesterday I did do my Trader Joe’s trip, met with friends for a little while, came home to make the red lentil chili. It is an Instant Pot recipe but is not a throw stuff in and start it up. A number of things have to be blended up in the Vitamix including a number of cleaned and cut up red bell peppers. The lentils have to be washed. Onions need to be chopped. And oh my, the longest job, many spices need to be located and measured. Then things start to go into the pot! This is best eaten the next day so I am all ready! The suggestion is to pour it over a baked potato or a serving of rice.
I am baking a few Japanese red sweet potatoes this morning which is making the kitchen a bit warmer.
Lots of paper projects, books to read and a movie from the library to watch. I am set.
Jackie, I hope your waterproof pants arrive on time. It sounds as if you need them. Poor Betty, a change in diet causing gastric distress for her as well as not-so-pleasant smells for you. How is the car hunt coming along? Or maybe you’ve had no time for that.
Buzz, so happy you are feeling a bit better. Fair share in taxes may be one thing but so many people are NOT paying a fair share that I will admit to getting quite steamed up.
Marcella, what great finds. That just makes me smile because I also love a great bargain! Wahoo! Time for another Friday night. Enjoy it.
Judy, thank you for keeping in touch but oh my, what heaps of sadness for you. I am so sorry about your most recent loss. I am glad to hear your doctor is a caring person. Sending you long distance hugs and all best thoughts for you as you find your way through this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Patsy, I am sort of with you. I have never gambled on a regular basis but I do purchase a lottery ticket from time to time and have been the local casino and track maybe 3 times to play slots. A couple more times way back when to meet people for brunch.
Sandy, well, is the storm expected to hit your area? Or miss? I heard something about a line near Chicago where rain is expected? That must be wrong. I got a message from the church secretary ending with, see you Sunday. I thought, well, we will see!
Anne, happy shopping day. Stock up!
Must run along. I am sorry for anyone I have missed
Many hugs and best wishes. ❤️
Lin
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Happy Friday! The laundry is started after an interesting conversion with Babe this morning. Supposedly his DIL is putting the house on the market next week. Babe told them he is not paying anymore bills for them. I told him that is a good thing and he needs to stop enabling them. I even told him he could stay with me until he found a place for him and Daisy. Now how many of us believe this will actually happen? Me neither.
Patsy, I agree with you about our children and friends, which is why I come here everyday to share good and bad news, sometimes too much. (sorry) I will admit I do like to gamble and although I do lose most times I never lose more than I can afford. I wish I had your father's luck.
Jackie, George sounds like he has Daisy's tummy so whatever works to keep him from getting his little behind cleaned is great. Sorry, but I laughed out loud about Betty and her wind. lol
Good work on the weight loss this week, you deserved a little slice of lemon drizzle.
Buzz, so glad you are feeling human again and I think the weather does change our moods and bodies, especially with arthritis. I cannot wait to get to Florida this year, because of the wedding last year I didn't get my yearly visit. I am hoping for May but we will see.
Judy, I am so so sorry about Holly, it is so hard to lose our fur babies and with your son, I wish I could just give you a big hug. They say time heals all wounds but I know you will always love your son and will never forget the good times with him.
As far as adding a picture with your phone make sure you choose the symbol that looks like an envelope and not the one that looks like a camera. ((((((Hugs)))))
Anne, your wisdom is always appreciated.
Marcella, what a great find, now we need to see a picture of you in your new duds. Great weight loss this week, congratulations!!
Lin, our weather doesn't sound as bad as yours but we could get up to six inches of snow tonight. They have been so wrong lately I am not going to believe it until I see it.
Time seems to be flying by and I haven't eaten yet today. Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Hi, my angels , by the time I finished all the excellent posts tonight, I recognize I came onlne too late to post! So I'll send hugs and kisses XOXOXOXO to everyone! Buzz
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Good morning Sneakers, as predicted the snow is falling outside and The Kidney Bean and veggie soup is simmering on the stove, a good day to enjoy the great indoors!
Michael did indeed turn up and Jilly did indeed nearly have a heart attack. Such excitement, and the delivery groceries came and I got to the stores. Mike showed up bearing Christmas gifts for everybody and said he was pretty sure he has had the flu. Then Mark phoned to ask us over to his place a week on Sunday to have another Christmas dinner because Michael and Bev had missed out on the real day. More Christmas pudding in my near future. More puss Hobbes enduring Jillys nose licks. I have 6 spare crackers to pull. But poor Mary Jo offering to cook a big meal again! Lucky us! And at times I don't mind being ancient at all not being allowed to participate in the cooking!
I'm not joking about being ancient. The card store appeared to be short staffed and the cashier was quite mean to the chap in front of me telling him he could use the self serve machin instead of her. When it was my turn she was still a bit grumpy so I looked plaintively at her and explained I was 84 and my eyesight was bad, plus I pointed at Michael hovering in the background holding a happy little Jilly and said, "see, my son comes with me in case I need help". She and I then became the best of friends comparing aches and pains. She was about 60 I think.
Jilly managed to con Michael into taking her out four times in the five hours he was here, plus a car ride. She does this by sitting in front of him with little whimpers and when he doesn't respond runs to me, rears up, looks plaintively at me and then pointedly at Mike. Presumably I'm top dog and I can tell Mike what to do. It's very comical and we both can't help but laugh, it's so obvious, and she always gets her own way. Well she won't be going far today in a snow storm!
Hope your day is a little warmer than ours, it was frigid yesterday.
Anne.
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Happy Saturday! We have had some snow but not what was predicted. They are saying a little more today but waiting until later to see how roads to see if Joe and I will go to mass today or tomorrow. It is going to be very cold tomorrow so neither day is going to be good.
Anne, I hardly think 84 is ancient, gosh you are only 7 years older than me and I don't feel ancient. lol I am so glad Michael is feeling better and how wonderful of Mary Jo offering to cook another big meal. You are indeed lucky to have such a great family.
Buzz, just checking in with us is enough, I hope you got some needed sleep.
Nothing exciting going on here so have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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I don't FEEL ancient either SANDY to be honest, but younger folks can view octogenarians that way! It's still snowing here and getting quite deep.
I've just realized the bonus to simmering the Beans chicken and veggies! One doesn't have to buy stock cubes or cans of chicken stock. My kidney bean and veggie soup is delicious using Beans stock. Hey she's earning her keep!
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We are having our own version of winter uglies...rain, cold, dark skies, and a bit of ice mixed in the rain.
Not very pretty but it is winter after all.
Yesterday was a very strange and upsetting day for John. We went out on a few short errands and the first was to the post office. I sat in the car with Katie. (She will eat the inside of the car if she gets stressed or bored) John dashed out of the post office with the usual amazon order and jumped into the car...ooooooops, no car keys. He had left them hanging in the post office box. Luckily the clerk saw them and she knows us so she was holding them for us. Whew! Then to Walgreens for a prescription pickup. I was looking at makeup and perfume while he got the meds. The druggist announced over the intercom for John to return to the drug counter. He had left his insurance card AND credit card sitting on the counter! Double whew! We then went to subway for veggie sandwiches and as we were leaving I glanced back at the subway sandwich maker and he was waving John’s billfold. He had left it on the counter. Triple whew! Now he is really upset and trying to decide how to understand and deal with this unusual forgetfulness. Of course, there is always that threat of Alzheimer’s. But this seems a rather extreme way for self diagnosis. I think he was hungry, cold and a bit tired, easy to get distracted under those conditions. Discussions today when the time is right.
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If you read the breaking news, good for Prince Harry and Meghan especially as they are paying back the 5 million dollar renovation. I hope the marriage works, I really do.
Hope they enjoy snow though, it's still snowing here. It's forecast overnight and for Sunday as well.
By the way Jillys chicken is organic breast so it makes really good broth with carrots, zucchini and yam.
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